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Chapter VII
I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail. Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic. The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger? I compromise with myself. I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I compromise with myself.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
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From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
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From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
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From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
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From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
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From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
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From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
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From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
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From this reading I compromise with myself.
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From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
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From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
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From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
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From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
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From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
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From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I compromise with myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
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From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
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From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am angry at having been forced on an insane adventure, but the prospect of its absurdity gives me a considerable pleasure.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question is: Does the recognition of lunacy in oneself tend to amusement or anger?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether I ought to laugh or rail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Judged by the ordinary canons that regulate the respectable life to which I have been accustomed, I am little short of a lunatic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I compromise with myself.
